Nile
Also known as: Lima Green , Fancy Flirt , Green Curry , Jitterbug
There is a fresh and natural quality to Nile. The gentle, warm green at #AFB982 rewards wellness brands and eco packaging. Match it with purple accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.08:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Nile color codes
- HEX
- #AFB982
- RGB
- rgb(175, 185, 130)
- RGBA
- rgba(175, 185, 130, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(71, 28%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(71, 30%, 73%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(5%, 0%, 30%, 27%)
- LAB
- lab(73.3 -10.4 26.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.4% 0.075 116.6)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: darkkhaki #BDB76B · ΔE 6.7
- RAL 1000: Green beige #CDBA88 · ΔE 9.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Nile works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Reads as growth and sustainability, at home in wellness, food, and environmental brands.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Nile
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Nile by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.08:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Nile background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Nile
Nile with its complement
Soft neighbors of Nile
Nile triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Estragon #A5AF76 · ΔE 2.9
- Green Tea #B5B68F · ΔE 4.7
- Cardamom #AAAA77 · ΔE 4.8
- Norway #A4B88F · ΔE 4.9
- Zoodles #B8BF71 · ΔE 5.1
- Soda Pop #C3C67E · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Nile is closest to Moonraker .
FAQ
Nile FAQs
What color is Nile?
Nile is a medium green with the hex code #AFB982. In HSL terms it has a hue of 71°, 28% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Nile?
The hex code for Nile is #AFB982. In RGB it's rgb(175, 185, 130), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 0%, 30%, 27%).
What colors go well with Nile?
Nile pairs naturally with purple tones from its complementary harmony, and with blue accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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